Authorizing the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system based on student attendance and other factors.
Impact
If enacted, HB 2003 would significantly alter the landscape of housing development regulations within the state. The bill would encourage local governments to revise zoning laws to allow for more flexibility in land use, potentially easing restrictions that have historically limited housing construction. By doing so, it aims to foster greater collaboration between state and local authorities in addressing housing shortages, while also potentially improving connections to infrastructure and public services. Over the long term, the hope is that this will result in more affordable housing options for residents, particularly low- and moderate-income families.
Summary
House Bill 2003 aims to address the growing affordable housing crisis in the state by implementing measures that encourage the development of more housing units. The bill seeks to promote increased housing supply through streamlined zoning regulations and provides incentives for municipalities to adopt housing-friendly policies. Proponents argue that the legislation is necessary to mitigate the pressing need for affordable housing options, especially in rapidly growing urban areas where demand has outstripped supply in recent years.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding HB 2003 appears generally positive among supporters, including housing advocates and many state legislators who recognize the urgency of the housing affordability issue. Nonetheless, there is a degree of skepticism among opponents, mainly local government representatives who express concerns about unfunded mandates and the potential loss of local control over land use decisions. The ongoing discussions reflect a balancing act between meeting urgent housing needs and respecting local governance principles.
Contention
Notable points of contention include the concerns raised by local governments about the possible burden of implementing the bill without sufficient resources or guidance. Critics argue that while the intent to generate more housing is commendable, the mechanisms proposed in HB 2003 could inadvertently lead to conflicts between state and local priorities. Additionally, some stakeholders fear that the push for accelerated development may compromise essential community planning principles, affecting quality of life in the very neighborhoods the bill seeks to help.
Authorizing the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system based on student attendance and other factors.
Requiring the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system based on student attendance and a multiplier factor that adjusts certain schools' student attendance.
Authorizing nonpublic and virtual school students to participate in ancillary public school activities and making it unlawful for the Kansas state high school activities association and school districts to discriminate against such students based on enrollment status.
Authorizing nonpublic school students to participate in activities regulated by the Kansas state high school activities association and allowing nonpublic school students who enroll part time in a public school to participate in nonpublic school activities.
Authorizing students enrolled in virtual schools to participate in activities that are regulated by the Kansas state high school activities association at such student’s resident school district without a minimum enrollment requirement in such resident school district.
Specifying the eligibility requirements to participate in activities governed by the Kansas state high school activities association for students enrolled in a nonpublic school.
House Substitute for SB 113 by Committee on K-12 Education Budget - Making appropriations for the department of education for FY 23, FY 24 and FY 25; establishing the mental health intervention team program; authorizing certain students to participate in activities regulated by the Kansas state high school activities association; requiring school districts to post certain enrollment and academic information on school district websites; revising school district open-enrollment procedures; authorizing local school board members to receive compensation from their school district; authorizing current-year student enrollment for determinations of state foundation aid; continuing the 20 mill statewide tax levy for schools; amending the school districts that qualify for and the amount that school districts are able to levy pursuant to the cost-of-living weighting.
Authorizing students attending public schools with low proficiency scores and certain private elementary and secondary school students to participate in the tax credit for low income students scholarship program.